Brajesh Thakur, who ran the shelter in Bihar's Muzaffarpur where young girls were raped and physically assaulted over several months, was today found guilty by a Delhi court. Brajesh Thakur was convicted for aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. Nineteen of 20 accused, including the former Bihar People's Party MLA, were found guilty on a number of other charges as well, including criminal conspiracy to commit rape and penetrative sexual assault against minors.
